MRI Scans

joyful164
joyful164 Member Posts: 2,401
edited 27. May 2009, 03:29 in Living with Arthritis archive
I have been looking up MRI scans on the internet and what it is used for. Many of you have had MRI scans recently and it helps to identify problems caused by vertibrae damage etc.
One thing that hit me in the eye with the usage of MRI was that it should not be used on anyone who is undergoing Chemotherapy.

Methotrexate is a chemotherapy drug and one which hasbeen used for curing various cancers since the 60's.

Therefore, is this the reason why I have not been given an MRI scan to date. I was hoping I would get one arranged on the 4th, andit will be a question I shall ask when I go to the pain clinic.

I just want to know what is happening to my body. Am I over reacting? Has anyone had an MRI scan whilst on MTX?

Joyful

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  • jaspercat
    jaspercat Member Posts: 1,238
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Joyful, I had an MRI scan about 3 years ago, I have been on MXT for about 10 years, you should check with the radiology dept at the hospital love Kimxx
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello I've not heard of this before. I have OA, so do not take the drugs you do, but I think people who post on here have RA and take methotrixate. When having a scan, it is not listed as one of the things co-toindiacted for MRI, only pacemakers, internal clips etc. but I am unsure. Love Sue
  • mash65
    mash65 Bots Posts: 834
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi,you are right sue.
    the questionere asks about the metal in ur body i.e clips,joint replacements,pacemakers.etc.
    its because they interfere with the magnets,they ask if u have peircing(sp)& tatoos. i asked on saturday about tatoos :?: the answer was cause if theres red in them it heats up in the scanner :shock:
    so its the metal they want to know about.
    hope that helps. debsx
  • madgirlzzz
    madgirlzzz Member Posts: 32
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi i have been on methetrexate for about 5 years now and i had a mri scan last year - so i hope could go in on it!
    i didnt have a mri for my arther, i had unexplained pins and needles and they wanted to check nothing wrong with head or neck. though was my rheumy who sent me, wanted to rule everything out as was not sure it could have been meds! which i still think it was even if they dont!!! thankfully there was nothing.
    i have had a bone density scan though this year though so can check its all ok and have a record for future years! and i have had normal xrays on hands and feet to see whats happening - so if you are concerned there might be over options rather than mri
    well goodluck
    gayle x
  • joyful164
    joyful164 Member Posts: 2,401
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    madgirlzzz wrote:
    hi i have been on methetrexate for about 5 years now and i had a mri scan last year - so i hope could go in on it!
    i didnt have a mri for my arther, i had unexplained pins and needles and they wanted to check nothing wrong with head or neck. though was my rheumy who sent me, wanted to rule everything out as was not sure it could have been meds! which i still think it was even if they dont!!! thankfully there was nothing.
    i have had a bone density scan though this year though so can check its all ok and have a record for future years! and i have had normal xrays on hands and feet to see whats happening - so if you are concerned there might be over options rather than mri
    well goodluck
    gayle x

    thanks. Considering the amount of uncomfortable sensations and pain, there has to be something untoward going on. It's about time I had some answers. I sometimes think it has to do with your age. You get to 65 and you don't seem to get the treatment. I am feeling very frustrated. Oh well only a few more days.

    Joyful

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